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Low-carbon construction materials don't have to mean high costs: report
Low-carbon building doesn't have to mean high costs: report
A home-building boom can be achieved with made-in-Canada, low-carbon materials that do not significantly raise construction costs amid increasingly volatile U.S. trade policy, a report by Clean Energy Canada suggests.
B.C. dev. to feature 500 Hypercharge EV charging stations
The massive Vancouver redevelopment Oakridge Park is incorporating 500 Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) chargers which have been delivered by local firm Hypercharge Networks Corp. (HC-X). Hypercharge has provided 300 wall-mounted and 200 overhead chargers.
ESG still matters to retail investors despite sector chill
Most Canadian retail investors remain interested in sustainable investing, though many would like to learn more and worry about deceptive marketing, according to a survey by the Toronto-based Responsible Investment Association.
Innergex closes $199M financings for hydro, wind facilities
Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (INE-T) has closed financing agreements totalling $199 million to support renewable energy assets and future development. The funds will support the Ashlu Creek hydro facility in B.C. and the Mesgi'g Ugju's'n wind farm in Quebec.
N.L.'s wind-hydrogen hype is on fumes
Much of the hype over hydrogen in Newfoundland and Labrador has subsided, and the harsh realities facing this nascent industry are casting a cloud of uncertainty over the sector. But a project in Placentia Bay is taking a different approach.
Genesis, thyssenkrupp partner on sustainable ammonia
Genesis Fertilizers is partnering with thyssenkrupp Uhde on incorporating ammonia-synthesizing technology that is energy efficient, minimizes emissions and ensures consistent nitrogen yields at its low-carbon nitrogen fertilizer facility planned for Belle Plaine, Sask.
Aduro Clean Technologies reports Q3 results
London, Ont.-based Aduro Clean Technologies (ACT-CN) has filed financial results for the three and nine months ended Feb. 28. Q3 revenue was $63,399, a decrease of 39 per cent versus revenue of $103,628 generated in Q3 2024.
EVLO commissions BESS project in American Samoa
EVLO Energy Storage Inc., a battery energy storage systems (BESS) provider and wholly owned subsidiary of Hydro-Québec, has announced the completed commissioning of a four-megawatt, two-hour duration energy storage system, the first of three projects in American Samoa.
Canada’s zero plastic waste strategy is a barrier to trade: U.S.
Canada’s strategy to reduce plastic waste is being singled out in a trade report by the Trump administration as a barrier to U.S. exports, a move one expert believes is meant to pressure Canada into abandoning the policy.
Ontario EV plant set for production pause, job losses
GM Canada said it is temporarily shuttering an Ontario production plant and cutting staff because demand for its electric delivery vehicles is lower than predicted. The changes will result in almost 500 workers being indefinitely laid off, Unifor said.
Global EV, hybrid sales up 29% in March
Global sales of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose 29 per cent year-over-year in March, helped by growth in China and Europe. EV growth in North America was hampered by U.S. President Donald Trump's stance toward emissions standards and tariff uncertainties.
Hyundai Mobis unveils battery with fire extinguishing agent
Hyundai Mobis has unveiled a new battery system featuring an integrated fire extinguishing unit. It is designed to prevent heat from spreading to adjacent cells in the event of a malfunction, reducing the risk of larger thermal incidents.
B.C. loosens net-zero rules for LNG proposals
The B.C. government has loosened its net-zero rules for proposals to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the province, given uncertainty over how long it will take for new hydroelectricity supplies to be added to the grid.
Tofino offers a lesson in sustainable tourism
Tofino, a small B.C. surf town long known for its breathtaking coastal beauty, has re-evaluated its policy on short-term rentals, began promoting low-impact travel and started encouraging “value over volume” when it comes to visitors.
Global energy use surged in 2024
Global energy demand grew by 2.2 per cent last year, driven mainly by electricity use, record-breaking heat waves that sent air conditioner use soaring, more data centres and more EVs, according to the International Energy Agency's Global Energy Review.
Agreement reached on first global greenhouse gas fee
Many of the world’s largest shipping nations agreed on a minimum fee of US$100 for every ton of greenhouse gases emitted by ships above certain thresholds, in what is effectively the first global tax on greenhouse gas emissions.
The new technologies buoying efforts to cut ship emissions
Route optimization is one of the technologies shipping companies are embracing as regulatory pressures grow to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in an industry that generates three per cent of global emissions.
Spain’s nuclear shutdown set to test renewables success story
Spain is ignoring calls to reconsider its nuclear decommissioning plans, betting renewables and battery storage will make up for the upcoming energy shortfall. The country is plowing ahead with plans to shut down seven nuclear reactors over the next decade.
4 ways that recycling is finally changing for the better
The world of waste diversion has hit a turning point, as a boom in research and development propels recycling innovation forward. Examples are deconstruction for buildings, direct recycling of EV batteries and replacing plastics with new biodegradable materials.
How the sustainability profession can survive a dire moment
For many sustainability professionals, these are disorienting times and the profession is increasingly influenced by companies and politicians obstructing meaningful progress. To distinguish themselves, sustainability professionals should emphasize knowledge, competence, ethics and accountability.
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